Population Density: 2,910 Per Square MileArea: 21.7 Square Miles Racial Composition:84% - Caucasian12% - Hispanic or Latino1.5% - Asian1.2% - Native American.9% -African American.5% Pacific Islander Of the 30,079 Households in Medford:29.1% - Have Children Under 18 Living with Them45.1% - Married and Living Together13.1% - Single Female Head of Household5.3% - Single Male Head of Household36.6% - Non-Families Median Income for a Household: $43,422Median Income for a Family: $53,565Per Capita Income: $24,161 11.3% of families and 15.2% of the population live below the poverty line.
Economy: Historically, agriculture and timber was the most important part of the Rogue Valley economy. In recent years, however, the economy has shifted away from those industries and is now driven by the healthcare industry. The two largest hospitals in the region, Rogue Valley Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center, employ around 2,000 people. The Rogue Valley is also a popular retirement destination, which has resulted in large increases in the assisted living and senior services fields. Recently, the wine industry has enjoyed a lot of success in Southern Oregon. There are many successful wineries and wine labels in the area.
Lone Pine Elementary: In my community, we are lucky enough to have an outstanding elementary school named Lone Pine. My son is currently a student first grader there, and I am a volunteer for his classroom and the Peer Mediation Program. Their motto is, "As a Lone Pine community, we are dedicated to creating and building upon a successful, educational foundation, while encouraging students to be safe, responsible, and respectful".
The total school enrollment is 545 students. According to their website, Lone Pine has 1 administrator, 20 Classroom Teachers, 5 Specialists, and 19 Classified Staff. Their Student to Teacher ratio is 24, which is higher than the state average of 19. The students of Lone Pine are made up of the following ethnicities:
White, non-Hispanic - 83% Hispanic - 8% Asian/Pacific Islander - 6% American Indian/Alaskan Native - 2% Black, non-Hispanic - Less than 1%
Lone Pine Elementary is comprised of students across all levels of the economic spectrum. Currently, 25% of their students are eligible for the Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program. In Oregon, typical spending per pupil is $8,474. Comparatively, Lone Pine spends $7,510. The breakdown of expenditures is as follows:
Instructional - 62% Student and Staff Support - 7% Administration - 15% Other Expenditures - 16%
Activities in Southern Oregon: Southern Oregon is a wonderful place for people that enjoy beautiful weather and outdoor activities. During the winter, there is skiing and snowboarding on Mount Ashland. In the summer, there are several lakes and rivers that are ideal for swimming, boating, and fishing. There are year round attractions, events, and outdoor activities that make Medford and Southern Oregon a great place to live.
"Education is the great engine to personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mine worker can become the head of the mine, that the child of a farm worker can become the president of a great nation," ~ Nelson Mandela
Population:
75,180 (City) 207,010 (Metro)
Population Density: 2,910 Per Square MileArea: 21.7 Square Miles
Racial Composition:84% - Caucasian12% - Hispanic or Latino1.5% - Asian1.2% - Native American.9% -African American.5% Pacific Islander
Of the 30,079 Households in Medford:29.1% - Have Children Under 18 Living with Them45.1% - Married and Living Together13.1% - Single Female Head of Household5.3% - Single Male Head of Household36.6% - Non-Families
Median Income for a Household: $43,422Median Income for a Family: $53,565Per Capita Income: $24,161
11.3% of families and 15.2% of the population live below the poverty line.
Economy:
Historically, agriculture and timber was the most important part of the Rogue Valley economy. In recent years, however, the economy has shifted away from those industries and is now driven by the healthcare industry. The two largest hospitals in the region, Rogue Valley Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center, employ around 2,000 people. The Rogue Valley is also a popular retirement destination, which has resulted in large increases in the assisted living and senior services fields. Recently, the wine industry has enjoyed a lot of success in Southern Oregon. There are many successful wineries and wine labels in the area.
In my community, we are lucky enough to have an outstanding elementary school named Lone Pine. My son is currently a student first grader there, and I am a volunteer for his classroom and the Peer Mediation Program. Their motto is, "As a Lone Pine community, we are dedicated to creating and building upon a successful, educational foundation, while encouraging students to be safe, responsible, and respectful".
The total school enrollment is 545 students. According to their website, Lone Pine has 1 administrator, 20 Classroom Teachers, 5 Specialists, and 19 Classified Staff. Their Student to Teacher ratio is 24, which is higher than the state average of 19. The students of Lone Pine are made up of the following ethnicities:
White, non-Hispanic - 83%
Hispanic - 8%
Asian/Pacific Islander - 6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native - 2%
Black, non-Hispanic - Less than 1%
Lone Pine Elementary is comprised of students across all levels of the economic spectrum. Currently, 25% of their students are eligible for the Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program. In Oregon, typical spending per pupil is $8,474. Comparatively, Lone Pine spends $7,510. The breakdown of expenditures is as follows:
Instructional - 62%
Student and Staff Support - 7%
Administration - 15%
Other Expenditures - 16%
Activities in Southern Oregon:
Southern Oregon is a wonderful place for people that enjoy beautiful weather and outdoor activities. During the winter, there is skiing and snowboarding on Mount Ashland. In the summer, there are several lakes and rivers that are ideal for swimming, boating, and fishing. There are year round attractions, events, and outdoor activities that make Medford and Southern Oregon a great place to live.
Images of Medford, Oregon
"Education is the great engine to personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mine worker can become the head of the mine, that the child of a farm worker can become the president of a great nation," ~ Nelson Mandela
Cristina Luther
MAT Student at Southern Oregon University
criskayl@hotmail.com